Russell Wilson
Sarah Tieck
Russell Wilson
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
Super Bowl Champion
by Sarah Tieck
The text is written at a 2nd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.
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About This Book
Have you ever wondered what it takes to become a football star? Imagine growing up loving baseball but dreaming of the big football field. What surprises will Russell Wilson face on his path to winning the Super Bowl?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This early reader biography introduces young children to the life of Russell Wilson, highlighting his childhood interests, sports journey, and major achievement with the Seattle Seahawks. Suitable for ages 5-8, it focuses on perseverance and sportsmanship without intense content, making it a positive and inspiring read for young sports fans.
Why we rated Russell Wilson 7C
Russell Wilson is written at a Level 2 reading level across 32 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 3.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Russell Wilson works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate Russell Wilson as 7C ("Clear") because the content sits in the "Gentle" range — no conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly gentle; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the gentle intensity score.
Thematically, Russell Wilson explores biography, sports, football, and coming of age — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 5-8 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about biography, sports, football.
- ✓ Curious kids who prefer real-world topics over made-up stories.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
7C — ClearNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781624035746
- Pages
- 32
- Publisher
- Big Buddy Books
- Published
- 2015
- Type
- Nonfiction